Daniel Viegas Email & Phone Number

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Provide overall assistance with Video Editing (AVID Media Composer), Production, Research, Script Writing, Directing and the Development of Graphics (Photoshop Focused).• Providing a creative input in regards to writing and or modifying scripts.• Assisting with preparing and maintaining contracts.• Supervising staff involved in the shooting process.• Assisting with the development of Graphics (Photoshop Focused).Achievements:Wrote proposals sent to broadcasters and took full responsibility for the graphic packages sent.Successfully worked on over 40 different proposals with some being noted by broadcasters as being top quality. Associated with the Development role serving as one of the writers in formulating pitches that were sent to broadcasters. Some of these shows would go on to be successful sales and scored good ratings. Assisted with script writing and editing for a produced series and promo videos that were sent to broadcasters. Formed part of the editing team, utilized both Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer (with the latter being the standard of international film editing used in big-budget Hollywood productions). Trusted to work on projects to speed up production and to maintain quality for Quality Assurance checks.As part of certain shoots, I was tasked with guiding extras through shots based on storyboarding that was done in pre-production. Involved with planning certain shoots by holding meetings to discuss how the establish the look and feel of shots to convey the intended message and style.Assisted with graphics for proposal packages (which was my main focus with regards to this field) I also created artwork for posters and DVD covers that were shipped internationally. At times I also created title graphics when needed for smaller proposals.Production Involvement:• Weapon of the Century.• Africa’s Deadliest – Season 8.• Top 10 Deadliest.• Editorial Department.• Graphics work (Posters and DVD Covers).

• Working as a Regular Freelance news writer.• Produced stories across the entertainment industry.• Managed story submissions and organized pitch submissions.

• Edited a variety of video projects and worked as a graphic artist.• Assisted in filming video projects and theatre productions.• Managed audio recordings of play rehearsals.

Greater Chicago Area

• Created both written and digital content for Medill Reports.• Focused on topics of niche interest with social justice focus.• Directed, edited and produced videos including long form documentaries.• On camera presenter and live broadcast producer. • Assistant Editor on multiple assignments.

South Africa

• Reported, wrote and edited news stories, reviews and features.• Daily story reporter and biweekly feature writer with over 350 published stories.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Oversaw and directed the Honour’s class magazine for the University of Johannesburg.• Managed all aspects of fundraising and self-publication.• Collaborated on editorial, design and advertising teams.

Master Of Science - Ms, Journalism | Specializing In Social Justice And Investigative Reporting

Relevant Courses: Video Reporting, Photojournalism, TV News Production and Performing Documentary.

Ba Honours, Journalism